2nd Shift Industrial Cable Cutter and Material Handler

Sonepar USA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Viking Electric in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Wire Cutter to join our industrial wire-cutting team. You will coil, spool, cut, and label wire for customer orders using specialized machinery, in a collaborative warehouse environment.

We offer on-the-job training, a Noon–8pm shift, and competitive hourly pay ranging from $26.00 to $31.00 per hour, plus a short-term incentive bonus and full benefits. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Proficient in using RF devices, computer systems, and other warehouse technology.
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide into different units of measure, including fractions and decimals, using a calculator.
• High attention to detail and ability to stand for the full shift.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type, size, and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

Skills

RF devices

Warehouse tech

Math skills

Tools

RF devices

Cutting machinery

Job description

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Wire Cutter

Industrial Wire Cutter

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job type: Full Time

Schedule: Noon to 8pm, Monday - Friday (2nd shift)

Hourly pay: $26.00/hr - $31.00/hr (pay increases within range based on warehouse experience brought to job)

*Compensation for this position includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

What You'll Do

As a Wire Cutter, you'll be responsible for coiling, spooling, cutting, and labeling wire for customer orders using specialized machinery. You'll work in a collaborative warehouse environment, and if you're new to wire cutting, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training. This role involves repetitive tasks, so if you enjoy getting into a rhythm, this position is a great fit for you. Attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to stand for most of your shift while lifting or pulling heavy objects are essential for success.

You will:

• Review customer orders to determine the appropriate reel size and the type, size, and color of wire needed.
• Measure and cut wire using cutting machinery.
• Unload empty reels and load new ones onto the wire machine.
• Restock and replenish wire inventory as needed.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly, or up to 75 lbs. with the assistance of supportive equipment or team members
• Proficient in using RF devices, computer systems, and other warehouse technology
• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide into different units of measure, including fractions and decimals, using a calculator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to stand and walk for the full length of your shift
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, but not required:

• 1-2 years of experience with wire cutting machinery
• Experience and current certification for PIT vehicles (known as forklifts)
• Basic English communication skills

A Day in the life of a Wire Cutter!

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